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Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif

Food In Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif

Food History of Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif, Sylhet, Bangladesh

The food history of Sylhet, where Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif is located, is deeply tied to both the religious history of the region and its cultural blend due to migration and trade influences. Sylhet has been a melting pot of indigenous tribes, Bengali settlers, and foreign invaders who have contributed to its rich food diversity. Over time, the region developed a food culture that embraces a plethora of aromatic spices, herbs, rice, and fish, which are staples of the Bengali diet. As a place of religious significance, the Mazar area is known for traditional food practices including the distribution of the sacred offerings known as 'tabarruk'. These offerings often include sweet items and are purely vegetarian, reflecting the inclusive food culture meant for sharing with all visitors irrespective of their dietary preferences.

Must-Try Top 10 Food Dishes in Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif, Sylhet

  1. Bhat (Rice) - Vegetarian
  2. Hilsha Fish Curry - Non-Veg
  3. Daal (Lentil Soup) - Vegetarian
  4. Alu Bharta (Mashed Potatoes) - Vegetarian
  5. Chingri Malai Curry (Coconut Shrimp) - Non-Veg
  6. Panta Bhat (Fermented Rice) - Vegetarian
  7. Pitha (Rice Cakes) - Vegetarian
  8. Shatkora Beef - Non-Veg (excluding cow as a beef source)
  9. Bhorta Platter (an assortment of mashed vegetables and fish) - Includes both Veg and Non-Veg options
  10. Doi Chira (Flattened Rice with Yogurt and Sugar) - Vegetarian

Top Famous Restaurants in Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar Sharif, Sylhet

  • Panshi Restaurant

    Address: Ritz Tower, Jail Road, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Shatkora Beef - Non-Veg (excluding cow beef)

  • Woondaal King Kebab

    Address: Zindabazar, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Grilled Chicken Kebab - Non-Veg

  • Palace Dine

    Address: Dargah Gate, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Biryani (Mutton, Chicken) - Non-Veg

  • Zafran Restaurant

    Address: Ambarkhana, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Mixed Vegetable Curry - Vegetarian

  • White House Hotel

    Address: College Road, Chowhatta, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Hilsha Fish Curry - Non-Veg

  • Surma Valley Restaurant

    Address: Upashahar, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Aloo Puri - Vegetarian

  • Kutum Bari

    Address: Tamabil Road, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Fish Curries - Non-Veg

  • Nana's Restaurant

    Address: Zindabazar, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Chotpoti - Vegetarian

  • Dine Divine

    Address: Mirer Moydan Point, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Thai Soup - Vegetarian and Non-Veg Options

  • Blue Bell Restaurant

    Address: Amber Khana Point, Sylhet

    Famous Food: Kala Bhuna (Cooked Beef) - Non-Veg (excluding cow beef)

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